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By 2nd graders at Peace Dale
About Our Elementary Schools' Community Partnerships
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Community Learning Program
Enriches, educates and inspires through the sciences
Highlighting science, leaders of local and national non-profits and agencies are introducing S. Kingstown’s 1st – 5th graders to environmental stewardship, the wonders of place, and the diversity of people.
Interactive assemblies engage student bodies and volunteers in demonstrations; activities and games; Q&A sessions; exhibits of artifacts, specimens, and tools of the trade; and multimedia productions. Presenters chart the course of their own careers, encouraging students to tap into their interest and talents while explaining what they can do to make a difference within their community today. Supporting materials are handed out at school and e-mailed to parents.
Students are learning how—and actually beginning—to: >>explore careers in science… >>boost school recycling… >>reduce lunchroom waste… >>conserve school energy… >>reuse everyday objects… >>protect endangered wildlife… >>care for marine animals… >>foster animal rescue… >>anticipate pet behaviors… >>support local farmers… >>discover native wildflowers… >>identify invasive plants… >>process food waste with worms… >>sustain coastal & estuarine ecosystems… >>safeguard watersheds from pollution… >>investigate climate change in developing countries…
Building bridges to our youth’s futures!
2:25–3:00 on alternating Mondays, November through June at Matunuck, Peace Dale, Wakefield, & West Kingston Elementary Schools
Community Learning Program
Enriches, educates and inspires through the sciences
Highlighting science, leaders of local and national non-profits and agencies are introducing S. Kingstown’s 1st – 5th graders to environmental stewardship, the wonders of place, and the diversity of people.
Interactive assemblies engage student bodies and volunteers in demonstrations; activities and games; Q&A sessions; exhibits of artifacts, specimens, and tools of the trade; and multimedia productions. Presenters chart the course of their own careers, encouraging students to tap into their interest and talents while explaining what they can do to make a difference within their community today. Supporting materials are handed out at school and e-mailed to parents.
Students are learning how—and actually beginning—to: >>explore careers in science… >>boost school recycling… >>reduce lunchroom waste… >>conserve school energy… >>reuse everyday objects… >>protect endangered wildlife… >>care for marine animals… >>foster animal rescue… >>anticipate pet behaviors… >>support local farmers… >>discover native wildflowers… >>identify invasive plants… >>process food waste with worms… >>sustain coastal & estuarine ecosystems… >>safeguard watersheds from pollution… >>investigate climate change in developing countries…
Building bridges to our youth’s futures!
2:25–3:00 on alternating Mondays, November through June at Matunuck, Peace Dale, Wakefield, & West Kingston Elementary Schools
2009-'10 speakers scheduled to date
S.K. schools mission
To educate the children of South Kingstown in partnership with families and community, so that each student becomes a responsible individual who possesses the knowledge and skills for full productive citizenship.
2008-'09 program
Elementary students at Matunuck, Peace Dale, Wakefield, and West Kingston explored the world outside their doors—without leaving their seats. Every Monday afternoon, community leaders visited S. Kingstown’s school auditoriums to share what they do and why it matters—and how children can help.
Students focused on place in the fall—the heritage, history, and natural resources of Narragansett Bay. In the winter, they considered the basic needs and diversity of people. And in the spring, they delved into their environment—natural processes, and local flora and fauna.
A broad range of non-profit organizations and agencies volunteered to participate in this creative and cost-effective enrichment program. Presentations engaged the 1,350 students—“buddied up” across 1st –5th grades—through technological media, displays of artifacts and live specimens, demonstrations, and hands-on activities.
Framed within a local context, the project linked curriculum with exposure to the real world while promoting sustainable behavior and stewardship, and deepening environmental literacy. Increased knowledge of, sensitivity to and comfort with diversity in the world was intended to further students’ understanding of their total environment — and contribute to their success in school and in life.
For more information on our community partners and their programs, see the links below.
2008-'09 speakers
- Adeline LaPlante Memorial Center
- Animal Rescue of Southern R.I.
- Big Brothers of R.I., Inc.
- Big Sisters of Rhode Island
- Biomes Marine Biology Center
- The "Did You Know?" Foundation
- Faella Farm
- The Farmer’s Daughter
- The Gift of Hearing Foundation
- Habitat for Humanity--South County
- Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology at Brown University
- Jonnycake Center of Peace Dale
- Kids First—R.I. Farm to School Project
- Matthew Siravo Memorial Foundation
- Moonstone Farms
- The Narragansett Indian Tribe
- Narrow River Preservation Association
- New England Antiquities Research Association
- Norman Bird Sanctuary
- Ocean State Aquaculture Association
- R.I. Resource Recovery Corporation
- R.I. Wild Plant Society
- Rhode Island Blood Center
- S.K. Parks & Recreation
- Save The Bay
- Seniors Helping Others, Inc.
- Smith & Agli's Pottbelly Manor
- South County Apiaries
- South County Hospital
- South County Museum
- South Kingstown Land Trust
- U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
- URI College of the Environment and Life Sciences (CELS) Outreach Center
- Welcome House of South County
In the news
- Narragansett Times 11/11/09 -- [B6]
- Charlestown Press 11/19/09 -- Wildlife Biology: A career for nature-loving kids [A7]
- Charlestown Press 11/5/09 -- South Kingstown program enriches, educates, inspires
- Charlestown Press 2/19/09 -- S.K. Students Connect with Neighboring Farmers [A5]
- Charlestown Press 2/5/09 -- Students learn to protect natural resources [A5]
- Charlestown Press 1/15/09 -- Students have close encounter with marine life [A9]
- Charlestown Press 1/8/09 -- Students learn about history of the bay [A6]
- Charlestown Press 12/11/08 -- Students vow to protect watershed [A7]
- South County Independent 12/4/08 -- Community learning made part of school planning time
- Charlestown Press 11/27/08 -- Eco-friendly resolutions on the rise [A6]
- Charlestown Press 11/13/08 -- U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
- Charlestown Press 11/6/08 -- South County Museum [A4]
- Charlestown Press 10/30/08 -- Chief Sachem Matthew Thomas [A4]
- Channel 10 10/6/08 -- Chief Sachem Matthew Thomas
Other community supporters
- Apeiron Institute for Sustainable Living
- Audubon Society of R.I.
- Children's Garden Network
- Courthouse Center for the Arts
- Domestic Violence Resource Center
- Museum of Natural History & Planetarium, Roger Williams Park
- The Green Education Foundation
- National Honor Society
- National Park Service
- R.I. Operation Lifesaver
- RI Economic Development Corporation
- RI Natural History Survey
- Rotary Club of Wakefield
- S.K. Chamber of Commerce
- South County Conservancy
- South County Tourism Council
- Town of South Kingstown
- URI Energy Center
- Wildlife Rehabilitator's Association
S.K. elementary schools
- Matunuck Elementary School
- Peace Dale Elementary School
- Wakefield Elementary School
- West Kingston Elementary School
- Broad Rock Middle School
- Curtis Corner Middle School
- South Kingstown High School
- S.K. Inclusive Preschool
- S.K. School Department
- SORICO
- S.K. Education Foundation
- SKHS Athletics
- S.K. Public Library
- Town of South Kingstown
Contact
Questions or comments? Would you like to participate as a community partner? Write skschools.community.learning.program@gmail.com, or call Rian Smith, program manager, (401) 243-3377.
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